Hand machine for washing clothes



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HAND MACHINE FOR WASHING CLOTHES Filed Aug. 11, 1957 2 Sheets-Sheet l BY 2 5 ATTORNEY June 14, 1,938. um co 2,120,921

HAND MACHINE FOR WASHING CLOTHES Filed Aug. 11, 1957 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR Elrzzza Qza'rz'co I W fiZDRNEY Patented June 14, 1 938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE Patrizia Quirico, New York, N. Y. Application August 11, 1937; Serial No. 158,461

9 Claims.

' This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a hand machine for washing clothes.

The invention has for an object the construction of a device as mentioned which is characterized by the fact that it has an element adapted to engage clothes in a tub or the like, and adapted to move in various positions so as to assist in washing the clothes.

More specifically, it is proposed to support the element in a particular fashion so that it may assume universal positions and in each of the various positions it is possible to properly manipulate the cleansing element.

It is proposed to arrange a manipulating handle in conjunction with the cleansing element in a particular fashion. 1

Still further the invention contemplates an arrangement whereby the support means for the cleansing element is arranged in a manner so that it is locked in pre-selected positions upon depression of the handle controlling the element. For further comprehension of the invention. and .of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a device constructed according to this invention.

Fig. 2 is a plan view of Fig. 1, the broken sup- '35 port wall being shown in section.

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary sectional view taken on the line 3-3 of Fig; 2.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary enlarged sectional view taken on the line 4-4 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a transverse sectional view taken on the line 5-5 of Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary sectional view taken on the line 8--8 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary horizontal sectional view taken on the line '|'l of Fig. 6.

55 Fig. 12 is a sectional view similar to Fig. 3

but illustrating a modification of the invention.

Fig. 13 is a fragmentary sectional view taken on the line l8-i3 of Fig. 12.

for attachment on a wall or object .II and an arm l2 swivelly mounted horizontally on the I bracket ID. A member I3 is slidably mounted on the arm I? to be longitudinally extendable thereto.

A cleansing element It for engaging the clothes in a tub or the like is verticallyand slidably mounted on the member l3. Resilient means I5 is provided for urging the said element is upwards. A handle I6 is connected with the top end of the element l4 intermediate of its ends and its rear end is flexibly connected with the inner end of the member l3.

which is attached to the wall of object I l.

The bracket l0 comprises a board or plate The swivel mounting of the arm I2 is accomplished tion l2, l2", the ends of which are engaged by the following manner. The inner end of the m I! has a vertically disposed inner end por- 2 pair of horizontally disposed straps ll. These straps act as bearings for holding the ends I2 and 12 in a manner so that the arm I! may swivel horizontally of the bracket. Themember gaged on the arm I 2.

is in the form of a tube telescopically en- 30 These parts are square rectangular in transversecross section so as prevent relative turning of the parts while permitting the slidable extension and retract on.

or th The cleansing element ll comprises a rub r 36 similar cup shaped element l4 secured upon e bottom end of a vertical rod M which is slidable through the outer end of the member with a fork-shaped bearing element il. The

. The upper end of the rod is provided outer end of the rod I3 is formed with a recess engages.

cleansing element I4 upwards into a raised posiinto which the bottom end of the spring I! The spring I5 is arranged coaxial the rod M" and acts to normally urge the tion.

The handle it passes between the arms of the fork and is pivotally held connected thereto by a pintle 20. The inner end of the handle is pivota-lly connected with a link 2|, which in turn pivotally connected with a fork shaped bracket mounted on the rear end of the member 13.

The operation of the device is as follows:-

An operator hold: the outer end of the handle By this handle he is capable of pivoting 5g the device to the right or left as indicated by the dot and dash lines in Fig. 2. In all horizontally pivoted positions the operator is capable of moving the member l3 inwards or outwards to various extended positions also indicated by dot and dash lines in Fig. 2. The device is operated merely by reciprocating the handle i6 upwards and downwards which forces the cleansing member l4 correspondingly to engage against clothes in a tub 24 or other receptacle for holding water, cleansing agents, and the clothes to be washed.

In Figs. 8-11 inclusive another embodiment of the invention has been disclosed which distinguishes from the prior form merely in the bracket for supporting the arm I2. According to this form of the invention there is a transverse support bar 26 having a rectangular shaped fiat portion 25 at its center. At its ends it is provided with vertical rod portions 25*. These rod portions are adapted to slidably engage a pair of spaced clamps 26 which are attached upon support elements 21 adapted to be mounted over the top edge portions of the tub 24. The clamps 26 are provided with screws 28 by which they may be manipulated to hold the bar '25 in raised or lowered positions. The supporting members 21 are adapted to hold the bar 25 transversely of the tub, as clearly shown in Figs. 8 and 9. The inner end of the arm I2 is swivelly mounted horizontally in the frame portion 25. In other respects this form of the invention is similar to the previous form and similar parts may be identified by corresponding reference numerals.

In Figs. 12 to 14 inclusive another embodiment of the invention has been disclosed in which a means is provided for holding the arm i2 against swivelling when pressure is applied on the handle I6. This means consists in the provision of a bolt 22 connected at its top end with the fork member 22'. This bolt 22 extends through a slot 30 formed in the arm I2 The bolt 22 has a head 22 the inner face of which is serrated. This bolt engages through an opening 3| formed in the bottom portion of the member I3. The bolt 22 is normally loose so that when the handle i6 is gripped and pulled forwards or pushed rearwards the member I3 will merely slide on the arm l2. But as soon as the handle i6 is forced downwards the inner end of the handle will be forced upwards, and the bolt 22 will be forced upwards so that its head 22* engages against the material on the bottom face of the arm 12" and so holds the member l3 and the arm l2 fixedly connected together.

In the form of the invention shown in Figs. 12-14 inclusive, there is a means for holding the arm I2 from swivelling when pressure is applied to the handle i6. This means includes an upper bearing 33 and a lower bearing 34 for vertically slidably supporting the head portion l2 and i2 of the arm 12. The bearing 33 is fixedly held by the upper strap I1, while the bearing 34 is pivotally held by the lower strap II. The

upper end of the head l2" slidably engages into the bearing 33 and is normally urged upwards by a coaxially mounted spring 36 acting between a portion of the part l2 and a part of the hearing '33.

The lower portion l2 of the arm I2 is provided with a flanged portion 31 having serrations 38 upon its bottom face'adapted to engage against the top edge of the bearing 34 for frictionally holding these parts together. When the handle I6 is pressed downwards the spring 36 will be compressed and the arm i2 will move downwards so that the serrations 28 engage the bearing 34 and hold the arm l2 against swivelling. It is only possible to swivel the arm I! when the handle I6 is free. Then the handle may be gripped and moved to the right or left.

An important feature of the invention resides in the fact that the handle l6 0! each of the various forms is flexibly connected at its rear end with the member l3. Therefore, in all positions of the member l3 relative to the supporting arms and brackets there will be the same mechanical relationship between the handle I6 and the cleansing element ll.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:-

l. A hand machine for washing clothes and the like, comprising a bracket for attachment on a v top end of said element intermediate of its ends and having its rear end flexibly connected with the inner end of said member.

2. A hand machine for washing clothes and the like, comprising a bracket for attachment on r a wall or object, an arm swivelly mounted horizontally of said bracket, a member slidably mounted in said arm tobe longitudinally extendible thereto, a cleansing element for engaging the clothes in a tub or the like and vertically slidably mounted on said member, resilient means urging said element upwards, a. handle connected with the top end of said element intermediate of its ends and having its rear end flexibly connected with the inner end of said member, the inner end of said arm being formed with a head portion having oppositely directed elements, and said bracket serving to pivotally support said oppositely directed elements for swivelly supporting the arm as specified.

3. A hand machine for washing clothes and the like comprising a bracket for attachment on a wall or object, an arm swivelly mounted horizontally of said bracket, a member slidably mounted in said arm to be longitudinally extendible thereto, a cleansing element for engaging the clothes in a tub or the like, and vertically slidably mounted on said member, resilient means urging said element upwards, a handle connected with the top end of said element intermediate of its ends and having its rear end flexibly connected with the inner end of said member, said member comprising a tubular element engaged on said arm, and said arm and said member being of shapes to prohibit turning of these parts.

4. A hand machine for washing clothes and the like, comprising a bracket for attachment on a wall or object, an arm swivelly mounted horizontally ofsaid bracket, a member slidably mounted in said arm to be longitudinally extendible thereto, a cleansing element for engaging the clothes in a tub or the like and vertically slidably mounted on said member, resilient means urging said element upwards, a handle connected with the top end of said element intermediate of its ends and having its'rear end flexibly connected with the inner end of said member, said resilient means comprising a spring acting between a recess portion in the outer end of said member, and a portion of said cleansing element.

5. A hand machine for washing clothes and the like, comprising a bracket for attachment on a wall or object, an arm swivelly mounted horizontally of said bracket, a member slidably mounted in said arm to be longitudinally extend ible thereto, a cleansing element for engaging the clothes in a tub or the like and vertically slidably mounted on said member, resilient means urging said element upwards, a handle connected with the top end of said element in termediate of its ends, having its rear end flexibly connected with the inner end of said member, and means for holding said arm against said swivelling when pressure is applied to said handle.

6. A hand machine for washing clothes and the like, comprising a bracket for attachment on a wall or object, an arm swivelly mounted horizontally of said bracket, a member slidably mounted in said arm to be longitudinally extendible thereto, a cleansing element for engaging the clothes in a tub or the like and vertically slidably mounted on said member, resilient means urging said element upwards, a handle connected with the top end of said element intermediate of its ends, having its rear end flexibly connected with the inner end of said member, and means for holding said member from sliding when pressure is applied to said handle.

7. A hand machine for washing clothes and the like, comprising a bracket for attachment on a wall or object, an arm swivelly mounted horizontally of said bracket, a member slidably mounted in said arm to be longitudinally extendible thereto, a cleansing element for engaging the clothes in a tub or the like and vertically slidably mounted on 'said member, resilient means urging said element upwards, a handle connected with the top end of said element intermediate of its ends, having its rear end flexibly connected with the inner end of said member,

and means for holding said arm against said swivelling when pressure is applied to said handle, comprising a resilient element holding the swivelled arm in a raised position and adapted to be readily compressed when pressure is applied to the handle, and elements upon the arm and a stationary part for holding the arm from swivelling when said element is compressed.

8. A hand machine for washing clothes and the like, comprising a bracket for attachment on a wall or object, an arm swivelly mounted horizontally of, said bracket, a member slidably mounted in said arm to be longitudinally extendible thereto, a cleansing element 'for engaging the clothes in a tub or the like and vertically slidably mounted on said member, resilient means urging said element-upwards, a handle connected with the top end of said element intermediate of its ends, having its rear end flexibly connected with the inner end of said member, and means for holding said member from sliding when pressure is applied to said handle, comprising a bolt connected with the inner end of said handle and engaging through a longitudinal slot formed in said arm and adapted to engage against the material of the arm when the handle is forced downwards to positively hold.

these parts together.

9. A hand machine for washing clothes and the like, comprising a bracket for attachment on a wall or object, an arm swivelly mounted horizontally of said bracket, a member slidably mounted in said arm to be longitudinally extendible thereto, a cleansing element for engaging the clothes in a tub or the like and vertically slidably mounted on said member, resilient means urging said element upwards, a handle connected with the top end of said element intermediate of its ends and having its rear end flexibly connected with the inner end of said member, said bracket comprising a bar with a flat portion at its center, said arm being swivelly mounted upon said flat portion, and clamps for engaging the ends of said bar and adapted to support said bar on diametrically opposite edges or a tub or the like.

PATRIZIA QUIRICO. 

